Wild Rose dam
Wild Rose
Wild Rose is a gravity dam located in Waushara, Wisconsin, along the Lower Pine River. Built in 1873, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 17 acres and a maximum discharge capacity of 1,050 cubic feet per second. With a dam height of 19 feet and a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, Wild Rose offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities.
Despite its age, Wild Rose has been maintained in fair condition, with a significant hazard potential attributed to its location. The dam is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, with regular inspections and enforcement activities in place to ensure public safety. While the structure has undergone modifications in 1925, its structural integrity and operational capabilities continue to support its recreational purpose and provide a valuable resource for the local community.
With its historical significance and environmental impact, Wild Rose stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. As climate change continues to influence water levels and extreme weather events, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Wild Rose become increasingly important in safeguarding both infrastructure and natural ecosystems. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wild Rose serves as a tangible example of the ongoing challenges and opportunities in managing our water resources in a changing world.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Wild Rose -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waupaca River Near Waupaca | 431 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Berlin | 1,570 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Princeton | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Tomorrow River Near Nelsonville | 35 cfs | → |
| Little Wolf River At Royalton | -999,999 cfs | → |
| Puchyan River Ds N. Lawson Drive Nr Green Lake | 115 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wild Rose.
Boat launches
- Wild Rose Pond -- Roberts Park Boat Ramp
- Silver Lake -- Access Off Little Silver Lake Rd
- Beans Lake -- Access
- Wilson Lake -- Access
- Lake Morris -- 20th Drive Boat Ramp
- Round Lake -- Access At S End Of Lake S Round Lake Rd
Campgrounds
- Napowan Adventure Base
- Badger
- Hartman Creek State Park Campground
- Camp Onaway
- Vista Royalle Campground
- Lake Emily South Campground
More reservoirs
Track Wild Rose in the Snoflo app
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About Wild Rose
Where does the data for Wild Rose come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Wild Rose.